HEAR ME
a documentary featuring seven young
people from Berkshire County
who have been impacted by
gun violence.
We explore root causes,
stories of impact, and a way forward—
through the voices of experts:
those who have lived it.
Original music score by local artists and young people.
Screenings and talk-backs aim to facilitate a
broader conversation around effective gun
violence prevention.
Directed by
Dave Simonds
Produced by
Jenny Herzog
INTERESTED IN A SCREENING?
Contact Jenny:
jennyherzogmusic@gmail.com
PRESS
Sunday’s Screening of ‘Hear Me’ in Adams puts young people’s stories of Berkshire gun violence on the big screen
Josh Landes, WAMC
May 28, 2025
Adams Theatre Presents ‘Hear Me’
iberkshires
May 27, 2025
Hear Me coming to Tyringham Town Hall—featuring local young people impacted by gun violence.
Berkshire Edge, Oct. 13th, 2024
Our Opinion: In heartbreaking documentary, Berkshire youth traumatized by gun violence plead, ‘Hear Me.’ Will we listen?
Berkshire Eagle Editorial
June 29th, 2024
A documentary featured 7 young people growing up in Berkshire County describing their experience with gun violence. On Tuesday, it premiered in Pittsfield.
Matt Martinez, Berkshire Eagle
June 21st, 2024
A Pittsfield forum on preventing gun violence stressed the need for a community approach.
Matt Martinez, Berkshire Eagle
June 27th, 2024
SCREENINGS
VASSAR COLLEGE
IMAGES CINEMA, WILLIAMSTOWN
ADAMS THEATRE, ADAMS
BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Roxbury International Film Festival
CRANE CENTER, PITTSFIELD
BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER
WALDORF SCHOOL, STOCKBRIDGE
LENOX PUBLIC LIBRARY
JOIN US
in the fight against gun violence.
WE INTRODUCE PUBLIC HEALTH MODELS THAT HAVE BEEN EFFECTIVE AT REDUCING SHOOTINGS AND HOMICIDES IN OTHER CITIES—AND HOW WE MIGHT WORK TO IMPLEMENT THEM LOCALLY.
^^CLICK FOR PRESENTATION ON PUBLIC HEALTH MODELS^^